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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Subsaharan Africa

197 opportunities found

Social Project Moshi, Tanzania

Volunteer in Farming and insect breeding in Hai-Kilimanjaro

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work
From 1 week to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Arusha, Tanzania

Support Girls’ Menstruation Awareness While Discovering Arusha.

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 5 days Private Room 3 meals

Homestay Ubungo, Tanzania

To exchange culture and help me add more knowledge on photograph

10h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
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Social Project Moshi, Tanzania

Volunteer at Outpatient Department at Hai Hospital-Kilimanjaro.

30h/week Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Kinondoni, Tanzania

Welcome to our organization and enjoy our culture and Nature

22h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Gardening Social Work
At least 21 days Shared Dorm

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Help Build a health Clinic for Bvungu village

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Arusha, Tanzania

Empower Youth with Disabilities in Tanzania 🌍💙

30h/week Teaching Sports Child Care Arts Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

NGO Arusha, Tanzania

Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children through teaching

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

Sustainable Community Arusha, Tanzania

✨Support Kids' Education in Arusha, Tanzania! 🧒📚💛

25h/week Painting & Decorating Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

NGO Arusha, Tanzania

Tanzania Construction and Renovation Volunteering

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Moshi, Tanzania

Join us in making a difference for the children of Tanzania! 🌍💖

28h/week Painting & Decorating Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care
From 12 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Meru, Tanzania

Join us to assist with childcare, teach, offer english lessons, and coach soccer, making a positive impact on our organization!

15h/week Teaching Languages Painting & Decorating Child Care Social Work
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Building an Orphan care

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Join us for Tour and Camping Skills and Safari Adventure

25h/week Teaching Languages Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Lushoto, Tanzania

🌍 Help Build and Educate at a Community Project in Tanzania!

20h/week Building & Repairing Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals

NGO Accra Metropolitan, Ghana

✨ Community Support & Cultural Exchange in Ghana

25h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

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